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Emirates, Saudi airline start Haj flights
Tuesday, Oct 25, 2011
Gulf News
Dubai Emirates and Saudi Arabian Airlines yesterday started more than 50 dedicated flights to Jeddah and Madinah daily for Haj pilgrims.
Additional counters have opened at the Dubai International Airport to serve the pilgrims. Emirates operates 38 additional flights daily. The Saudi airline operates between 11 and 14 additional flights from Dubai to Jeddah and Madinah.
Emirates flies 23 times to Jeddah and 15 to Madinah daily while Saudi Arabian Airlines flies seven times to Jeddah and four times to Madinah.
He said during a joint press conference by Dubai Airport and Dubai Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities that a committee has been formed to help the pilgrims. A medical committee has also been formed.
pilgrimage
General instructions
n Remember to get your passport and ensure it’s your personal passport.
n Avoid wearing metallic objects as it will be thoroughly inspected by security and could cause delays.
n Take all required vaccinations.
n Carrying more than 100ml of liquids is strictly prohibited.
n Do not leave baggage unattended or accept to carry packages from strangers.
Information
The hotline for responding to any Haj-related enquiries or to enquire about inbound and outbound Haj flights: 04 2166688.
By Siham Al Najami ?Staff Reporter
© Gulf News 2011. All rights reserved.
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